Elena's Shift
Synopsis
Elena, a Romanian single mother in Athens, dreams of a better future and a sense of belonging she has long been denied. When she is unjustly fired, her fragile world collapses, and her long-suppressed activist spirit awakens. Determined to seek justice, she turns to Yota, a charismatic lawyer, and discovers a bond that rekindles her desire to live, to open her heart, and to raise her head with dignity. As Elena confronts systemic injustice and fights to reclaim her voice, she will have to courageously decide what matters most: her family, her ideals, or the chance to love again.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stefanos Tsivopoulos
- Screenplay & Story
- Stefanos Tsivopoulos
- Original Score
- Mick Pedaja
- Original Title
- Elena's Shift
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Spoken Languages
- Greek, Russian, Romanian
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Boo Productions, Debunk, microFILM
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stefanos Tsivopoulos
Stefanos Tsivopoulos
Mick Pedaja
Konstantinos Koukoulios
Stamos Dimitropoulos
Nikos Smpiliris, Stefanos Tsivopoulos, Angelos Venetis, Iraklis Mavroidis
Department Leadership Roster
Stefanos Tsivopoulos
Director
Stefanos Tsivopoulos
Writer
Nikos Smpiliris
Producer
Stefanos Tsivopoulos
Producer
Angelos Venetis
Producer
Iraklis Mavroidis
Producer
Konstantinos Koukoulios
Director of Photography
Giorgos Georgiou
Production Design
Stamos Dimitropoulos
Editor
Mick Pedaja
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Elena's Shift.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elena's Shift
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Elena's Shift about?
Elena, a Romanian single mother in Athens, dreams of a better future and a sense of belonging she has long been denied. When she is unjustly fired, her fragile world collapses, and her long-suppressed activist spirit awakens. Determined to seek justice, she turns to Yota, a charismatic lawyer, and discovers a bond that rekindles her desire to live, to open her heart, and to raise her head with dignity. As Elena confronts systemic injustice and fights to reclaim her voice, she will have to courageously decide what matters most: her family, her ideals, or the chance to love again.
Who directed Elena's Shift?
Elena's Shift was directed by Stefanos Tsivopoulos.
Who stars in Elena's Shift?
The principal cast of Elena's Shift includes Maria Dragus, Penelope Tsilika, Rodica Lazăr, Macrina Bârlădeanu, Maria Kallimani.
When was Elena's Shift released and how long is it?
Elena's Shift was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Elena's Shift?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elena's Shift was composed by Mick Pedaja.